A pattern in which someone temporarily feels capable, worthy, or motivated only while another person is actively providing recognition.
The confidence lasts for approximately as long as the praise remains emotionally available.
NATURAL USAGE
“You do not own that confidence yet. You are Praise Leasing.”
BEHAVIORAL DISTINCTION
Praise Leasing describes temporary confidence that depends on continuing praise.
Candidate term. Proposed as a Human As Hell original; not trademark-cleared or legally verified, and not claimed as exclusive.